F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- By The New York Times
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Moderna's mRNA influenza vaccine has secured FDA approval following significant regulatory developments. The agency initially declined to review the application but reversed its decision in response to considerable public pressure and advocacy. This milestone represents an important expansion of mRNA technology beyond COVID-19 vaccines into seasonal flu prevention. The approval demonstrates the growing confidence in mRNA platform effectiveness and opens new possibilities for combating influenza with advanced immunological approaches.
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F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine
The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry. continue reading...